Lesson Plan
Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Ela Unit: Grade 1: Frogs

For Teachers 1st
First graders gather information from a variety of texts to more deeply understand the connections between literary and informational texts. They build on knowledge of the seasons to focus on the life cycles of animals, specifically...
Article
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: The Rainbow Connection

For Students 9th - 10th
Stanley Rand, in his article "Frogs: The Rainbow Connection" looks at a variety of topics related to frogs including types and species, habitats, interesting facts, the difference between frogs and toads, and more.
Lesson Plan
TES Global

Tes: Prose. Toad Rage

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This resource features related activities connected to Morris Geitzman's book, Toad Rage. Students will read a fable, nonfiction reading, prose reading, and connected writing activities.
Handout
Other

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency: Frogs of Minnesota

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative resource that contains a number of "Did You Know" frog facts. You can click on a number of frogs and hear their sounds.
Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Marine Toad (Bufo Marinus)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides images and a summary of the Marine Toad while offering statistics and details on the species appearance, habitat, diet, and more.
Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Common Toad (Bufo Bufo)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the Common Toad, including their habitat, appearance, behaviour, diet, and much more. Images of this species and statistics can also be found here.
Handout
Other

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation: Natterjack Toad

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the Natterjack Toad, including how to identify it, and its life cycle. It also provides a video [6:06] of an edition of the Living World with Lionel Kellaway, focussing on the natterjack chorus.
Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: African Tree Toad (Nectophryne Afra)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of the African Tree Toad and gain a greater understanding of this amphibian through statistics and information on its appearance, habitat, behavior, breeding, conservation status, and more.
Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Spadefoot Toad (Mesobatrachia)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the mesobatrachia, more commonly known as the spadefoot toad.
Handout
University of Michigan

University of Michigan Critter Catalog: Frogs & Toads

For Students 9th - 10th
This competent site provides general information about amphibians and then focuses on the amphibians found in southeastern Michigan. Information, pictures, sound clips, and classification groupings are provided.
Handout
Other

Blue Poison Dart Frog

For Students 9th - 10th
The Blue Poison Dart Frog was not even discovered until 1968. This effective site describes the physical characteristics, diet, size, range, population status, and predators of this fascinating animal.
Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Marsh Frog (Pelophylax Ridibundus)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of the Marsh Frog and discover information on the physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and breeding of this "green frog". Includes images and statistics.
Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Pool Frog (Pelophylax Lessonae)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides photographs and a fact card about the pool frog. Discusses where they are found, habitat, physical characteristics, diet, predators, reproduction, and population status.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: The Life Cycle of a Frog

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the steps in a frog's life cycle. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Digestive System of a Frog

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the anatomy of a frog's digestive system and how the stages in the process of digestion. A comparison is made with the human digestive system.
Article
Other

Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project: Emerald Glass Frog

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A brief description of the Emerald Glass Frog from Central and South America.
Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: African Clawed Frog (Xenopus Laevis)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of the African Clawed Frog and gain a greater understanding of this amphibian through statistics and information on its appearance, habitat, behaviour, diet, and more.
Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Burrowing Frog (Heleioporus)

For Students 9th - 10th
View images and learn facts about the Burrowing Frog, including habitat, appearance, diet, and breeding.
Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Common Frog (Rana Temporaria)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore images and facts about the Common Frog, including details on their appearance, habitat, diet, and mating habits.
Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Darwin's Frog (Rhinoderma Darwinii)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of Darwin's Frog, named after Charles Darwin. Students will gain a greater understanding of this amphibian through statistics and information on their appearance, diet, habitat, and more.
Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Edible Frog (Pelophylax Kl. Esculentus)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Polophylax kl. esculentus, more commonly known as the Edible Frog.
Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Frog (Rana Temporaria)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Rana Temporaria, otherwise known as the frog.
Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Horned Frog (Ceratophrys Ornata)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Ceratophrys Ornata, more commonly known as the horned frog.
Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Striped Rocket Frog (Litoria Nasuta)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Litoria Nasuta, more commonly known as the striped rocket frog.